Build deck stairs

Create an attractive entrance to your deck and a spacious spot to sit with our step-by-step tutorial for building steps for a deck.

A deck’s stairway should be carefully planned so that all the stair rises (the vertical height of the steps) and all the tread depths (the horizontal length of the step runs) are equal. If the bottom or top step is noticeably different in height or...

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Calculating the step dimensions, laying out stringers and building a sturdy set of deck stairs.

Create an attractive entrance to your deck and a spacious spot to sit with our step-by-step tutorial for building steps for a deck.

Calculating the step dimensions, laying out stringers and building a sturdy set of deck stairs.

You're not always left with an ideal setting to build a raised deck. Building a deck over concrete can be accomplished with a few extra steps.

Deck stairs can be a little intimidating for a normal DIYer but with a little guidance I am confident you will be able to build a safe and secure set of stairs. In this video I will walk you though the complete process of how to measure, cut, assemble, and secure the set of stairs to your deck. Remember to check your local building code to ensure you are working within the guidelines of your local building code.

Want to avoid deck decay and enjoy your outdoor space for the rest of your days? If you use these deck building tricks during the initial build, you’ll find yourself with a sturdy backyard oasis for a long, long time.

Decks and construction--you're wondering how exactly this falls into the category of gardening. Well, it does and it doesn't. You see, for years, we've had a deck surrounded by a flower bed. It has always been pretty. In the spring, we have tulips. In the summer, daylillies and black-eyed susans, and in the fall, shasta daisies. However, over the years, the flower bed has become overgrown and the built-in deck benches were ripped out. This left a wide open space, and a much too large step…